US HB106 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Public Official Accountability Act - Amends the federal criminal code to provide for a two-year increase in the prison sentence of public officials convicted of any crime: (1) committed during the course of official duty and intended to enrich such officials; and (2) involving bribery, fraud, extortion, or theft of public funds greater than $10,000.
Title
Public Official Accountability Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Dennis Cardoza [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2011-01-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/106/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr106/BILLS-112hr106ih.pdf |
